MODULE 4: Forum Selection & Litigation Strategy

• Choosing the right forum based on claim type, value, and urgency

• Consumer Commission, Civil Court, IRDAI, Insurance Ombudsman — pros and cons

• Jurisdiction, limitation, and maintainability considerations

• Structuring the case theory and mapping reliefs

• Interim strategy, urgent filings, and aligning legal approach with client expectations

Practical: Prepare a forum strategy memo and a complete litigation roadmap

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MODULE 5: Drafting Core Insurance Litigation Documents

• Drafting complaints, written statements, and rejoinders

• Affidavits, evidence compilation, and annexures for insurance matters

• Drafting applications: interim relief, condonation, etc.

• Drafting from both sides — policyholder & insurer perspective

• Using precedents effectively without overloading pleadings

• Common drafting mistakes in insurance matters and how to avoid them

Practical: Draft a complete complaint + written statement for a sample insurance dispute

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MODULE 6: Dispute Resolution, Settlement & Negotiation

• Mediation and settlement in insurance disputes — when and how to use them

• Negotiating with insurers and corporate clients effectively

• Out-of-court settlements vs. litigation strategy — cost-benefit analysis

• Structuring settlement agreements that protect your client

• Recovery strategy and enforcement after settlement

Practical: Draft a settlement term sheet for a multi-claim insurance dispute

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MODULE 7: Advanced Strategy, Case Management & Law Firm Practice

• How law firms build and manage insurance litigation portfolios

• Client advisory: risk assessment, opinion drafting, and reporting

• Managing high-value and complex claims from start to finish

• Billing structures, documentation standards, and client reporting

• Use of AI in claims analysis, document review, and strategy building

Practical: Draft a client advisory opinion + case strategy memo for a complex insurance claim

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